Press Release: MEPs call on Turkey to stop provocations in Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone

In a non-legislative resolution adopted on the 13 November 2014 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) condemned Turkey’s 'maritime survey' activities as encroaching upon the Republic of Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone and its sovereign right to explore the natural resources within it. The text also called on Turkey to stop its 'provocative actions' and 'threats' against the Republic of Cyprus.

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